For this online event on Wednesday nights, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski, how-to, purpose and pitfalls. The second half is a shared silent meditation, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist…
Join Kiersten Moore and Casey Stainsby this Thursday at the Opening Ceremony for All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery. We will meet near the entrance at 5:45 pm to make it to the ceremony site for 6pm. This event has been held annually since 2005; It is personal and non-denominational,…
Vancouver Unitarians have a great tradition of holding intergenerational community dinners and social events. These casual gathering are open to members, friends, and On Saturday, Oct. 26 5:00pm-8:30pm you're invited to join us for a Halloween-themed community potluck in Hewett Centre (949 W. 49th Ave). Please let us know what…
Please join us for silent meditation. For the past 9 years, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski, who has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada, Nepal, India, and Tibet.…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier In this service, we honour the memory and ongoing connection we feel with those we have loved and lost, drawing on the traditions of Samhain and All Souls, as practised in Unitarian and UU congregations. All are invited to bring forward momentos or photos of their beloveds…
Click here for more information about our children and families program. Children’s Group 5 to 9 years Children’s Group begins in the Sanctuary for worship and leaves together after the Wisdom Story. This is a place to build friendships and self-identity in an actively anti-oppressive setting. We use play and art…
Time to show our gratitude and love! On Sunday, October 27th, after the service Vancouver Unitarians will share our appreciation for Olivia's nine years of service as our Youth Coordinator, three of those years as the Children and Youth Program Coordinator. Olivia has been a member of Vancouver Unitarians since…
Join us for two important and informative films about how we can support wild salmon in BC. Clayoquot Sound is a place of wonder—a globally significant rainforest and coastline, home to whales, wolves and bears. The First Nations people of this coast are known as salmon people, their culture thrived here for…
On Sunday, October 27th, at 1:00pm, Rev. Shawn will initiate an ongoing series of occasional programs under the heading “Matters of Life & Death”. Roughly once per month, typically on a Sunday afternoon, we’ll host workshops and discussions on various aspects of aging and end-of-life concerns, drawing on the wisdom…
A space for youth to hang out, connect, be themselves--figure out themselves, organize, and be together. Learn more here.
For this online event on Wednesday nights, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski, how-to, purpose and pitfalls. The second half is a shared silent meditation, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist…
Rev. Shawn and Kiersten Moore invite young adults and youth to dinner. We want to talk with folks interested in seeing evening circle worship and alternative forms of UU community grow with support from Vancouver Unitarians. Come for an evening of food and community, inform the themes of our circle…
